Class 2 Driver

Deutsche Post DHL; Basingstoke; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Class 2 HGV Driver based in Basingstoke. The role involves delivering fashion and homeware across the UK, with rolling shift patterns and a permanent full‑time contract.

Typical duties include safe driving, completing vehicle checks, and multi‑drop deliveries with a two‑person crew. Applicants should hold a Class 2 licence, Driver CPC, and tachograph card; six months' experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card.
• Ideally have 6 months recent driving experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and efficiently, following Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations.
• Follow health and safety standards, including The Highway Code and vehicle regulations.
• Complete regular vehicle checks.
• Handle heavy goods as part of a two-person crew.
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries to customers' homes.

Skills

HGV Class 2 Licence

Driver CPC

Tachograph Card

Job description

Pay Rate: £45,603.10

Grade: CA

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Rolling Rota (5 on 2 off/ 4 on 2 off/ 4 on 2 off)

Location: Basingstoke, RG24 8PH

Think you know DHL? Think again!

We're not just about delivering parcels — DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company , and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly .

We're now looking for a Class 2 HGV Driver to join our team on the Next contract, where you'll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently — delivering fashion and homeware safely and on time to customers across the UK.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Drive safely and efficiently, following Drivers' Hours and Working Time Directive regulations
• Follow health and safety standards, including The Highway Code and vehicle regulations
• Complete regular vehicle checks
• Handle heavy goods as part of a two-person crew
• Carry out multi-drop deliveries to customers' homes

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a valid HGV Class 2 Driving Licence (C), Driver CPC Qualification and Digital Tachograph Card
• Ideally have 6 months recent driving experience (desirable)

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications received after this date may not be considered.